--Intent to extend contract for C-130 aircraft support services

This synopsis is notification of the intent of the United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG) to extend contract DABK41-03-C-0133 for a period of three months from 01 October 2006 through 31 December 2006 with the incumbent contractor, Internati onal Air Response 6100 North Airport Road, Coolidge AZ 85228. This competitive contract was issued on 15 September 2003 for C-130 Aircraft Backup Services at USAYPG, with a period of performance through 30 September 2006. The extension will be performed under the same terms and conditions as the existing contract. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price. The extension will provide uninterrupted service to USAYPG pending award of a competitive follow-on contract. This action is accomplished under the authority cited 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and is posted for 15 days. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this extension period would be advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative written response is received, the contract will be extended without further notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this contract extension period based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Written comments to this notice and detailed capabilities must be e-mailed to [email protected] by 21 September 2006. Questions about the follow on resolicitation should be addressed to [email protected].